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Wisconsin June 26, 2021

Wisconsin officials reject Jacob Blake's claim for damages after police shot, paralyzed him

The Kenosha, Wisconsin, City Council voted this week to reject a claim for damages from Jacob Blake, a Black man who was paralyzed after being shot by a white police officer in August 2020.

Jacob Blake May 2, 2021

Wisconsin cop who shot Jacob Blake had service weapon stolen

The white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last summer was suspended for three days this year because his service weapon was stolen just weeks after the shooting that left the Black man partially paralyzed.

Police and Law Enforcement April 28, 2021

Kenosha police chief takes parting shots in farewell message

The departing chief of the Kenosha Police Department took subtle shots at critics in a farewell message Tuesday following a chaotic year that saw protests and unrest in the Wisconsin city following the police shooting of Jacob Blake last summer. 

Democrats April 20, 2021

Dem Rep. Dingell snaps over police, race: 'I am tired of people making us make false choices'

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell said she is "tired" of having to make "false choices" between racial justice and public safety in a spirited moment on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, as the country awaits a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial in Minnesota.

Media April 19, 2021

ESPN corrects article falsely claiming Jacob Blake was ‘unarmed’ after getting ripped for 'indefensible' error

ESPN left up a false claim for hours that Jacob Blake Jr. was "unarmed" when he was shot by Kenosha, Wis., police officer during a domestic dispute last summer, issuing a correction Sunday after getting called out for "an indefensible journalistic error."

Crime April 16, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse donations came from police, public officials: report

Kyle Rittenhouse, the Illinois teenager accused of killing two protesters in Wisconsin during a period of civil unrest, has received thousands of dollars in donations for his legal defense from public officials and police officers, according to media reports. 

Jacob Blake April 1, 2021

ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones falsely claims Jacob Blake was 'unarmed' when shot by Kenosha police

ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones perpetuated the falsehood that Jacob Blake was "unarmed" during his altercation with Kenosha, Wisconsin police last year during Wednesday night's NBA broadcast.

Jacob Blake March 26, 2021

Jacob Blake sues Kenosha Police officer who shot him

A Black man who was paralyzed after he was shot in the back by a White police officer in southeastern Wisconsin filed a civil lawsuit Thursday accusing the officer of excessive force.

Jacob Blake January 28, 2021

2 Kenosha police officers from Jacob Blake case return to duty: reports

Two police officers in Kenosha, Wis., who were linked to the shooting of knife-carrying suspect Jacob Blake in August, returned to duty Wednesday, according to reports.

Crime January 14, 2021

Jacob Blake admits he had a knife when he was shot by police

Blake admitted that he ‘shouldn’t have’ picked up the knife that he dropped during a scuffle with the Wisconsin police officer.

Jacob Blake January 14, 2021

Jacob Blake says he was ready to surrender before being shot

Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot by a White police officer, said in an interview Thursday that he was prepared to surrender before the officer opened fire.